THE new generation of Strictly pros have eclipsed most of the show veterans this series – and sped up bombshell plans for a purge of the older dancers. Bosses want to bring in a new wave of stars ...

13th July: Graziano Di Prima is axed from Strictly for "gross ... 19th July: Anton Du Beke is put under the spotlight for his "1970s attitude" and treatment of female celeb stars, particularly ...

13th July: Graziano Di Prima is axed from Strictly for "gross ... 19th July: Anton Du Beke is put under the spotlight for his "1970s attitude" and treatment of female celeb stars, particularly ...

Graziano Di Prima was removed from this year's line-up last weekend The spokesman for Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima has confirmed the star kicked celebrity partner Zara McDermott once ...

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestants, including a winner, have supported Graziano Di Prima after the dancer was axed over ...

Strictly Come Dancing pro Graziano Di Prima has admitted to kicking his celebrity partner Zara McDermott during rehearsals ...

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts went into meltdown, convinced they've spotted 'Graziano Di Prima's potential replacement' in the show's latest ensemble photo. The BBC dance extravaganza teased ...

Fellow professional Graziano Di Prima is unlikely to appear after he was sacked in July amid allegations he had kicked his celebrity partner Zara McDermott. A BBC spokesperson said: "Editorial ...

Graziano Di Prima was then axed by show bosses after his celeb partner Zara McDermott alleged he had been physically abusive towards her during their rehearsals, with the Italian dancer later ...

Strictly Come Dancing fans were in a frenzy as they were convinced that Graziano Di Prima's successor had been unveiled in the show's latest group shot. Back in July, the BBC dance show gave us a ...

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has confirmed that he is leaving the show. In a statement on Instagram, he said he "deeply regrets" the events leading up to his departure and ...